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Nazira observes ILD

By SK Hasan |

The Communist Party of India (CPI) and its Labor Union observed the International Labor Day in a day long programme held at the Nazira Natya Mandir on Friday, May 1. The event was marked by a procession along with a public meeting. Former MP Durpod Borgohain and Central Executive Member of CPI, Kanak Gogoi were also present during the occasion.

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